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Potential Energy Calculator

Calculate gravitational potential energy, mass, or height (PE = mgh).

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Understanding Potential Energy (PE = mgh)

Gravitational potential energy is the energy an object possesses because of its position in a gravitational field. The most common use of gravitational potential energy is for an object near the surface of the Earth where the gravitational acceleration can be assumed to be constant at about 9.81 m/s².

  • Mass (m): The mass of the object in kilograms.
  • Gravity (g): The acceleration due to gravity (9.80665 m/s² on Earth).
  • Height (h): The altitude of the object above a reference point.

Formula: PE = m × g × h